# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1060 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1061 --- ## [Perspective - Dropdown Menu](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-dropdown-menu/43578)
**Author:** [@CeciliaOsorio2013](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/CeciliaOsorio2013)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-dropdown-menu/43578 "2021-02-18T18:08:52Z")
I am trying to add a sub-dropdown menu when hovering over an element on a dropdown menu. Is this possible in perspective? --- ## [Request Time Out system.util.sendRequest When Adding or Editing or Deleting User from Hybrid User Source](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/request-time-out-system-util-sendrequest-when-adding-or-editing-or-deleting-user-from-hybrid-user-source/43579)
**Author:** [@kissamcorrina](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kissamcorrina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/request-time-out-system-util-sendrequest-when-adding-or-editing-or-deleting-user-from-hybrid-user-source/43579 "2021-02-18T17:49:13Z")
I essentially created a custom User Management component out of templates so users can edit the project’s user source. I decided to make a custom user management template for 2 reasons. 1) To more easily match the projec… --- ## [Refreshing database after adding row to table](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refreshing-database-after-adding-row-to-table/43574)
**Author:** [@tdeleissegues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tdeleissegues)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/refreshing-database-after-adding-row-to-table/43574 "2021-02-18T17:18:44Z")
I’ve made code to add a new row of data to my existing datatable over PostgreSQL and its adding the row successfully but its not refreshing the database. I was wondering what code would be used to refresh the database li… --- ## [Perspective Hover Style in Flex Repeater](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-hover-style-in-flex-repeater/43548)
**Author:** [@mcgheeiv](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mcgheeiv)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-hover-style-in-flex-repeater/43548 "2021-02-18T17:01:06Z")
Ignition 8.1.0 Attempting to emulate “tooltip” in Perspective. When the sub view is instantiated in an Embedded View the hover style works as expected. When the sub view is instantiated in a Flex Repeater, only informat… --- ## [Report Query- Table name as parameter (7.9)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-query-table-name-as-parameter-7-9/43569)
**Author:** [@Troy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Troy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-query-table-name-as-parameter-7-9/43569 "2021-02-18T16:15:44Z")
In the Reporting Module, I have a script that determines which table the data is in, then sets data\[‘db\_table’\] = ‘myTable’. Then the query runs after the script, but gives an error saying “@p0” is not defined, even if … --- ## [How to define a tag within a perspective button ActionPerformed Script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-define-a-tag-within-a-perspective-button-actionperformed-script/43541)
**Author:** [@michael.black](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/michael.black)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-define-a-tag-within-a-perspective-button-actionperformed-script/43541 "2021-02-18T16:03:16Z")
I am trying to recreate this same script from a vision project and can’t figure out how to do it. It is an ActionPerformed Event script for when a button is pressed: I dont see how I can do this within a perspective… --- ## [Gateway Timer Event Script Help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timer-event-script-help/43565)
**Author:** [@iceberg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/iceberg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gateway-timer-event-script-help/43565 "2021-02-18T15:22:41Z")
I have a script that I would like to run at a predefined time (2am every morning). Looking through documentation, this sounds like I would want to use a Gateway Timer Event Script with a fixed rate. I can’t seem to find … --- ## [Turn off Client updates](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/turn-off-client-updates/43567)
**Author:** [@jarno.vandenberg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/jarno.vandenberg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/turn-off-client-updates/43567 "2021-02-18T15:09:17Z")
Hello, Is there a way to turn off client updates after saving the project in the designer? I have a habbit of saving every minute or so (habbit from my early Siemens step 7 days). It is rather anoying that the users ei… --- ## [\[BUG\] 8.1.0 Vision reports unknown expression function "isAuthorized"?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-8-1-0-vision-reports-unknown-expression-function-isauthorized/43561)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-8-1-0-vision-reports-unknown-expression-function-isauthorized/43561 "2021-02-18T13:23:05Z")
I’m getting this error when trying to use the Expression function isAuthorized: ERROR com.inductiveautomation.ignition.client.util.gui.ErrorUtil - Unknown function: 'isAuthorized' --- ## [Error when executing a timer script](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-executing-a-timer-script/43564)
**Author:** [@lachguerabdallah](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/lachguerabdallah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-when-executing-a-timer-script/43564 "2021-02-18T13:33:15Z")
Ignition 8.0.12 I have a project function. I call this function from a timer script. but i get an error on the gateway. the function works fine when I call it from somewhere in the project. please help the error is t… --- ## ["A result set was generated for update." error for every alarm logged in the journal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-result-set-was-generated-for-update-error-for-every-alarm-logged-in-the-journal/43556)
**Author:** [@m.stretti](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/m.stretti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/a-result-set-was-generated-for-update-error-for-every-alarm-logged-in-the-journal/43556 "2021-02-18T10:04:46Z")
I have an alarm journal on ignition 8.1.1 logging on a sql server 2016 database. In the database default connection options “no count” is unchecked as is every other option. Very often alarms don’t get logged and end u… --- ## [GUI - inputBox, configrmBox - Strange behaviour](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gui-inputbox-configrmbox-strange-behaviour/22798)
**Author:** [@Mau89](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mau89)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/gui-inputbox-configrmbox-strange-behaviour/22798 "2021-02-18T09:58:37Z")
Hi everyone, in my application I have a strange behavior. On a windows 10 client, it happens that the windows / dialogBox are not visible to Vision (inputBox, confirmBox, diagnostics window), while the opening of the p… --- ## [Perspective XY chart Gantt columns colors](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-chart-gantt-columns-colors/43555)
**Author:** [@Corentin.appart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Corentin.appart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-xy-chart-gantt-columns-colors/43555 "2021-02-18T09:42:09Z")
Hello all, I did the tuto to create a Gantt Chart : https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/display/DOC81/Perspective±+XY+Chart I have one serie. my question is the following : How can i change color of my columns depen… --- ## [Pass Tag History data as view parameter](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pass-tag-history-data-as-view-parameter/43553)
**Author:** [@Adriaan.leRoux](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adriaan.leRoux)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 6:27am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pass-tag-history-data-as-view-parameter/43553 "2021-02-18T06:27:04Z")
I have a chart in a view that I want to use as a template. This chart’s series data is bound to the view’s parameter using an expression, the view parameter is an array. When I do this I get no errors on the chart, but … --- ## [8.1.0 Try function in expression not returning fallback on error](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-0-try-function-in-expression-not-returning-fallback-on-error/40563)
**Author:** [@nminchin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/nminchin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/8-1-0-try-function-in-expression-not-returning-fallback-on-error/40563 "2021-02-18T04:52:41Z")
v8.1.0 Below, view.params.icon.path doesn’t exist and I want to return false if this is the case. I tried using the try function, but it’s returning bad\_stale instead of false. I’ll use isGood instead (probably shoul… --- ## [Multiple aggregation over a period of time](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-aggregation-over-a-period-of-time/43549)
**Author:** [@vrautomation](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/vrautomation)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multiple-aggregation-over-a-period-of-time/43549 "2021-02-18T04:10:36Z")
Hello folks, I have 2 counters. TotalEvent BadEvents These couters are in the PLC and never reset. The counters are collected trought the historian. As an example, I’d like to enter a date range (example last 7 days… --- ## [Perspective Power Chart settings not "sticking"](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-power-chart-settings-not-sticking/43547)
**Author:** [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-power-chart-settings-not-sticking/43547 "2021-02-17T23:49:53Z")
Ignition 8.1.1. I’m modifying a Power Chart to add in a fourth plot and new tag. As shown on the IU video, I’m doing some of the configuration in Preview mode and they’re showing up in the Properties view. I then save … --- ## [Alarm configuration and tag alarm properties](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-configuration-and-tag-alarm-properties/43544)
**Author:** [@paul.longtine](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paul.longtine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/alarm-configuration-and-tag-alarm-properties/43544 "2021-02-17T22:50:32Z")
NOTE: I am using Gateway version 8.1.0 (b2020110211) I’ve observed an inconsistent behavior when using the scripting functions system.tag.readBlocking and perspective tag bindings on tag paths pointing to alarm configur… --- ## [Indirect tag and calc](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-tag-and-calc/43328)
**Author:** [@philippeg](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/philippeg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/indirect-tag-and-calc/43328 "2021-02-17T20:56:19Z")
Hello I have objects containing indirect bindings. for instance Indirect tag path {1} and where Ref {1} is Root container.Phase\_number Phase number contains a Tag name this Tag is actually a Float when I display th… --- ## [Views Hierarchy structure in Perspective](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/views-hierarchy-structure-in-perspective/43512)
**Author:** [@aamjad](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aamjad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/views-hierarchy-structure-in-perspective/43512 "2021-02-17T20:06:23Z")
Hi All, I am wondering if there is a way to group different perspective components in a view under project browser window?. --- ## [Fallback system alarming](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fallback-system-alarming/42884)
**Author:** [@danblibby](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/danblibby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/fallback-system-alarming/42884 "2021-02-17T19:08:03Z")
Hi Everyone, Question about differentiated alarming via a fallback client. Currently using corporate server for alarm push notifications and also currently utilize a fallback local client project for a loss of connectio… --- ## [Tracking memory heap/performance issue in httplib](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tracking-memory-heap-performance-issue-in-httplib/43438)
**Author:** [@wci.jgiese](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/wci.jgiese)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tracking-memory-heap-performance-issue-in-httplib/43438 "2021-02-17T18:53:29Z")
We had some sort of something going on that caused our heap to reach max (2GB) and was causing all sorts of issues with HTTP requests. We increased the heap max to 4GB but upon restarting the server is operating nomin… --- ## [Azul OpenJDK Window Firewall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/azul-openjdk-window-firewall/43533)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/azul-openjdk-window-firewall/43533 "2021-02-17T18:33:14Z")
We have our users setup so their Ignition launcher installs to the users %APPDATA%. Which is good because we do not have to rely on IT to deploy and update the various launcher installs (Designer, Vision, and Workstation… --- ## [Creating a log and print function that is not working?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-log-and-print-function-that-is-not-working/42203)
**Author:** [@bkarabinchak.psi](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/bkarabinchak.psi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/creating-a-log-and-print-function-that-is-not-working/42203 "2021-02-17T18:33:05Z")
Unsure why this is not working, probably some niche reason I am unaware of. I have two scripts that are involved here, def universalPrint(message): """ Will work for vision or perspective clients now. Args: messa… --- ## [Stacked Bar in Chart](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stacked-bar-in-chart/43531)
**Author:** [@prasath.t](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/prasath.t)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/stacked-bar-in-chart/43531 "2021-02-17T17:45:03Z")
Is it possible to click on the stacked bar one of the color to switch to another stacked bar chart? I have compressor which is violet color in the image i have upload. what i have to do is, i when i click that color I … --- ## [Synchronize the scroll bars between 2 template canvases](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/synchronize-the-scroll-bars-between-2-template-canvases/43491)
**Author:** [@aharris](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/aharris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/synchronize-the-scroll-bars-between-2-template-canvases/43491 "2021-02-17T17:27:37Z")
I'm trying to synchronize the scroll bars between 2 template canvases. I found a few relevant post and got to this point of experimenting however instead of setting the scroll bar position on my template canvas it sets … --- ## [Pass parameter to tag.writeAsync](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pass-parameter-to-tag-writeasync/43485)
**Author:** [@kelly.draehn](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/kelly.draehn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/pass-parameter-to-tag-writeasync/43485 "2021-02-17T17:03:11Z")
Hi All, Do you know if there is a way to pass an additional parameter to the function called in writeAsync? Basically I am iterating through a tag folder to store 1000 raw data samples using a for loop. I would like t… --- ## [WebDev Module and Html Templating](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webdev-module-and-html-templating/38320)
**Author:** [@scott.stamps](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/scott.stamps)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/webdev-module-and-html-templating/38320 "2021-02-17T15:42:32Z")
All - I am interested in html templating approaches from within the WebDev module. Similar to this post, we are simply wanting to bind query results to an html view. It seems that there are several templating options to … --- ## [Ignition (OPC- UA device connection)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-opc-ua-device-connection/37858)
**Author:** [@man.nguyen-van](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/man.nguyen-van)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-opc-ua-device-connection/37858 "2021-02-17T15:05:34Z")
Hello everyone, Can you help me, I have a question: In ignition (OPC UA\> Device Connections). a maximum of how many devices can be connected ? --- ## [Ignition Edge query](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-query/43513)
**Author:** [@Gaurav.Shitole](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Gaurav.Shitole)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-edge-query/43513 "2021-02-17T13:53:36Z")
Hello All, I need a confirmation how Edge and Normal Ignition works together. I will have Central Gateway installed on Main Panel and there will be several ignition clients for it. In addition to that client also has 2… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1059) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=1061)